Diwali 2023 Rangoli Designs: Beautiful Deepavali Rangoli Patterns to Decorate your Homes

For Diwali, it's customary in many homes to decorate the front entryway with carpets decorated with Rangoli patterns!

Diwali 2023 Rangoli Designs: The majority of Indians eagerly anticipate Diwali, which is a festive occasion. It is observed on the 15th day of the Hindu luni-solar month of Kartik. The festival is observed on November 12 this year, which bestows upon it a momentous importance. Diwali, frequently denoted as the “Festival of Lights,” is inextricably linked to notions of joy, affluence, prosperity, and tenderness.

For Diwali, it’s customary in many homes to decorate the front entryway with carpets decorated with Rangoli patterns!

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most well-known fairs in India. It commemorates the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after conquering the evil king Ravana and ending their 14-year exile.
Homes are redecorated in the weeks leading up to Diwali festivities. New clothing and jewelry are purchased, and sweets, dry fruits, and nuts are also traded. There are fairs and carnivals organised in several regions of north India. In the weeks leading up to Diwali, people play card games all night long as a kind of gambling as well as enjoyment.

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This vibrant custom was initially started to mark the triumph of good over evil. It also has something to do with Goddess Lakshmi, who can bestow wealth onto you. According to Indian mythology, a well-decorated entrance with colourful and glittering Rangolis is an attractive element for luck and wealth. So this Diwali, let your imagination go wild by drawing inspiration from these imaginative, modern, and distinctive Rangoli designs!

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The various names for rangoli in different states of India:

In Uttar Pradesh, rangoli is known as Chowk Purana or Sona Rakhna
Bihari call rangolis Aripana
Gujaratis call rangoli Saathiya
In Rajasthan, rangoli is known as Mandana
In Madhya Pradesh, rangoli is known as Chowk Purna
In Maharashtra, rangoli is known as Rangvalli or Rangoli
Bengalis make rangoli with rice paste and call it Alpana
In Orissa, rangoli is known as Ossa
In Andhra Pradesh, rangoli is known as Muggu
Tamilians call rangoli Kolam
In Kerala, rangoli is known as Puvidal

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DIY rangoli: A step-by-step guide to making Diwali rangolis

Choose the rangoli design idea you want (small designs, basic geometric designs, flowers, Gods or Goddesses, tridents, peacock, Swastik, etc.)
Draw (practice) the initial sketch of your rangoli design on paper
Decide where you want to draw your rangoli
Use chalk, rice, or flour to make an outline of your chosen design on the ground (alternatively, you can also use the cutout of the paper wherein you practiced your rangoli design (or a ready-made rangoli stencil) and stick it on the floor with tape)
Fill in your rangoli design (leaving no open spaces) with suitable colors
Add your decorations
Voila – your DIY rangoli is ready!
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